Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue

At the Heart of Gardening…and Rescue

September 16, 2018 by Ogee

“At the heart of gardening there is a belief in the miraculous.” ~ Mirabel Osler Who would have believed that an acre of weeds and thistle would turn into our memorial garden. Or that seeds, bulbs, saplings and bare roots would grow into this. Yes, it takes hard work, water and sun, and a fair amount of luck – but what unfolds is kind of miraculous. Rescue requires its own belief in miracles. Here are a few of the tiny […]

Categories: Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Puppies • Tags: dog rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, hydrocephalus in dogs, Puppy rescue, swimmer puppy syndrome

The one that got away

September 2, 2018 by Ogee

My husband says I should compile a montage of all the puppies we have fostered in the last couple of years. Note to self. I’ll get right on that. Our latest, Buddy, went and got himself adopted. A beautiful Chocolate Lab, he was surrendered at four months of age for being a puppy. His people – apparently divided in their decision to purchase him – took on more than they could manage or agree upon. As a result, Buddy was […]

Categories: Dog Fostering, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Buddy, Chocolate Labrador Puppy, Dog Fostering, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue

Love in a Mist

August 19, 2018 by Ogee

There are near daily tests for the rescuer woman: her will to heal against theirs to surrender. Most battles are won, but not all; the rescuer does not always get to be the savior. The beloved dog who so kindly shared his home, heart, and rescuer mom has gone. Sometimes, it feels like the universe conspires against us – When it is simply saying, “I’m calling you home.” It is not compelled to explain its timing or purpose – Any […]

Categories: Dog Loss, Dog Rescue, Dogs, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Loss, Thought • Tags: Dog Loss, dog rescue, Loss of a dog

The Sun Is Red

August 8, 2018 by Ogee

The sun is red. The skies are grey with ash and smoke. An eerie orange tint colors the fields. Everyone is hunkered down… watching – waiting, and holding their breath. Praying for those affected by the fires – and the brave, weary firefighters who stand between the blazing monsters and so many more. Climate change coming? It’s here.

Categories: Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Climate Change, Nature, Northern California Fires

Wordless Wednesday: Chevy’s Bed Head

August 1, 2018 by Ogee

Categories: Dog Rescue, Dogs, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Dog Photography, funny dog faces, Golden Retriever, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue

Forrest

July 29, 2018 by Ogee

There is a reason why gardeners are increasingly moving to native plants. Unlike fancy hybrids, native plants are uniquely adapted to their landscape. Having developed over time, they are resilient and well-suited to the available soil, water, and sun or shade. As a result, they thrive where others languish – providing valuable habitat to others. Today’s designer dogs are much like plant hybrids. Mixed breeds combined in the hopes of a perfect mix of genetic traits. Bernedoodles are apparently the […]

Categories: Dog Rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Rescue • Tags: Bernedoodle dogs, Dog Rescue Story, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue

Yellow: The Color of Summer

July 22, 2018 by Ogee

Nothing says summer like the color yellow. The spring garden is full of pink, lilac, blue and white. In the autumn, I want depth: oranges, reds, deep purples, golds. But yellow is for summer. This shaggy rudbeckia grandiflora thrives and returns each year where others fail. It is beautiful in a chaotic, messy way – as if it couldn’t be bothered to fully dress itself or comb its hair in the morning. “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” ~ […]

Categories: Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Homeward Bound Memorial Garden, Photography • Tags: Color Yellow, Garden Photography, Summer, Summer Garden

When Someone You Love Becomes A Memory

July 4, 2018 by Ogee

When someone you love becomes a memory – The memory becomes a treasure. Last July 4th, a miracle named Buster was delivered to us. He stole everyone’s heart – but he claimed one as his own. He stayed longer than anyone expected… but it is never long enough. To his heartsick human mom he would say ‘remember me with the smile and laughter that filled my days with love.’ “He took my heart and ran with it, and I hope […]

Categories: Dog Loss, Dog Rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue • Tags: Buster

When You Just Say “Try”

July 1, 2018 by Ogee

Every single person that contributes to our mission of rescue is essential and valued. Still, there are some donors whose extraordinary gifts over the years have created an essential foundation for our work. Many had not been to the rescue in a decade or more; so much has changed. Since or founding, our facilities and our programs for the dogs have morphed from buckets and tubs and potty breaks to a fully functioning, more modern operation with enrichment programs to […]

Categories: Dog Rescue, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Homeward Bound Memorial Garden • Tags: Big Dog Brunch, Donor Appreciation, Homeward Bound Golden Retriever Rescue, Homeward Bound Memorial Garden Sacramento, Summer Flowers